Category Archives: 2020-2021 School Year

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BISD Superintendent Announces Retirement

Dr. Darrell G. Brown, Superintendent of Schools

After leading the Birdville Independent School District for almost 10 years, Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown announced today his plans to retire effective June 30, 2021. 

“Let me begin by saying how honored I am to serve as the superintendent in Birdville ISD,” Brown said in a video message to staff. “As I reflect on this being the 10th year in this special school district, I can only smile and say thank you so much for your support and for your commitment to the education of our students throughout these years.”  

The Birdville School Board will discuss the Superintendent’s intent to retire at their February 25 meeting and are expected to share their plans to hire a search firm to assist with finding a replacement. Dr. Brown will remain in his leadership role through the search and transition. 

Under Dr. Brown’s leadership, Birdville ISD: 

  • Had … 
  • 23 National Merit Finalists, 
  • 103 National Merit Commended Scholars, 
  • 39 National Hispanic Scholars, 
  • Five National Merit Achievement Scholars, and 
  • Two National Merit Special Scholarship recipients; 
  • Implemented additional safety and security measures on every campus; 
  • Moved to one-to-one technology for students; 
  • Rebuilt seven of the District’s oldest facilities with voter-approved bonds; 
  • Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests which are consistently above state and national averages; 
  • Received the highest rating from the state, “Superior Achievement,” for management of taxpayer dollars; 
  • Opened the Collegiate Academy of Birdville (CAB), where students can earn an Associate degree while in high school; 
  •  Went from being ranked 77th (out of the top 200 largest school districts across Texas) in productivity to being ranked third by Education Resource Group (ERG); 
  • Received recognition from ERG as one of the top ten school districts in Texas for achieving high academic performance while maintaining efficient operations; 
  • Received recognition from the Texas Comptroller’s Office for transparency for traditional finances and debt obligation; and 
  • Much, much more.  

Upon retirement, Dr. Brown will have completed 37 years of service in public education. He said, “I am so proud that I am ending my tenure here in such a special place in Birdville ISD. I can’t thank you enough for your commitment to our students, our staff and our community.” 

“The Board wishes Dr. Brown the best in his well-deserved retirement. He is leaving the District on solid ground as we look to the future,” said Jack McCarty, Board president. “Dr. Brown, thank you for your leadership. You will be missed.”  

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Important Dates for Parents to Notify Campus of Change in Preferred Instructional Option

Save the Dates

A parent/guardian requesting to change from face-to-face to online learning or from online learning to face-to-face learning may do so no later than the Friday of the fifth week of each six weeks grading period. This will give campuses five school days plus four weekend days to change formats and make scheduling changes if needed. Call your student’s campus no later than the date listed below for each six weeks period. Campuses need to be notified only if parents/guardians want to change instructional methods.   

Deadlines for submitting change requests: 

  • Monday, Feb. 1 to Friday, Feb. 5 for the fifth six weeks (Classes begin Feb. 16) 
  • Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26 for the sixth six weeks (Classes begin April 5) 

For Shannon High School, deadlines for submitting change requests: 

  • Monday, March 1 to Friday, March 5 for the fourth nine weeks (Classes begin March 22) 
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Grades K–1 Screening for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Services

BISD Gate

BISD is currently accepting referrals for kindergarten and first grade students who would like to be screened for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) services. BISD gathers multiple measures during the screening process that include standardized testing and input on observed gifted behaviors from parents and classroom teachers. Additional data may be collected and considered for individual students as requested by the GATE Placement Committee. Screening will be conducted during the months of February–March 2021. If your child is receiving face-to-face instruction on campus during that time, then he/she will complete the screening process at school. If your child is learning remotely during that time, you will be contacted by the GATE Department to make an appointment to come to a designated location for screening during the month of February. 

To refer your child for screening for GATE services, complete the online GATE Parent Referral/Rating Form by Friday, January 29, 2021. This form is located at https://www.birdvilleschools.net/Page/55391. The form can be completed on any electronic device with internet access.